October 2009

Playback Instructions:
I am working on ways to get both videos to automatically synchronize via the Vimeo API or Oembed, but in the meantime here are the annoying playback instructions:

1. Depending on the resolution of your monitor, you’ll see the two videos side by side (which is ideal) or on top of each other (which is a bit of a bummer but not the biggest of deals).

2. Completely mute the volume on one of the videos – the audio is identical on both so you won’t be missing out. If you want to see each of the videos individually in full screen, return the volume to normal levels for the one you muted (obviously). Depending on your internet connection and the processing capabilities of your computer, you may have to watch these videos independently for smooth playback. We tried our best to make each of the videos entertaining on their own.

3. Press play on one video and then as quickly as possible press play on the other video. Then go back to the first video and pause it for a split second to compensate for the difference in start times.

4. When the opening sequences start up, the videos should be identical, pause and unpause accordingly to get them synchronized as closely as possible. You should be all set after this.

Notes:
I can’t recall having ever worked on a project for as long or as hard as we did for Heavy Syrup. The only return we get for the time, energy and money our team invested in this is via feedback from viewers, so any you can spare (positive or negative) would be greatly appreciated. These videos were filmed for the Luxury Jones installation in Room 204 of the Ace Hotel for Content 09.

Since a lot of people generously helped out with this, and the credits roll by quickly in the video, I have replicated them below: